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DY03 EWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 EWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,712 miles

front mounting bush worn.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 118,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front mounting bush worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2019 114,810 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen marked

Fail 22 Aug 2018 109,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen marked

Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front both top strut mounts worn

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery tied in place

windscreen marked

Fail 29 Aug 2017 107,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front both top strut mounts worn

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery tied in place

windscreen marked

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper small splits

battery secured with shoe lace

boot and rea bumper damaged

both front top strut mounts worn

coolant low

Fail 16 Aug 2016 104,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper small splits

battery secured with shoe lace

boot and rea bumper damaged

both front top strut mounts worn

coolant low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,028 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 91,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 91,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,547 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,377 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,841 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,476 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 36,476 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,642 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DY03 EWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY03 EWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY03 EWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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